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Patent GB-190904589-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Means for Lighting and Extinguishing Gas Burners.
Inventor: CLERC EUGENE
Filed: 1909-02-24
Granted: 1909-12-02
Abstract: 4589. Clerc, E., and Bidault, E. Feb. 24. Lighting burners by electric devices. -Relates to apparatus for lighting and extinguishing gas from a distance, of the kind in which separate wires 12, 10, 11, Fig. 1, conduct current respectively to a solenoid 5 for opening the gas valve 2, to a gas-igniter 6, and to a solenoid 4 for closing the valve, and consists of a switch of special construction for controlling the circuits. A wire 9 connects the battery 7 to a contact g on the switch 8, and the wires 10, 11, 12 are connected to contacts f, e, d on the switch. The gaspipe 1 acts as a common return conductor to all the circuits. A flexible contact bar x, Figs. 1 and 2, is adapted to be rocked about a pivot v by means of an operating-stud, and carries with it a second contact bar z. The bars x, z are normally retained in the position shown by a spring b, coiled round a fixed stud c. On rotating the bars in a clockwise direction, the bar x first touches the contact d and causes the valve 2 to be opened, and then the bar z touches the contact f and causes the gas to be ignited. On turning the switch in the opposite direction, the bar x touches the contact e and causes the valve 2 to close.
Patent GB-190906966-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Ensuring Stability of Airships, Aeroplanes and Submarine Boats.
Inventor: CROCCO GAETANO ARTURO
IPC: B64C13/00
Filed: 1909-03-23
Granted: 1910-01-13
Abstract: 6966. Crocco, G. A., and Ricaldoni, O. March 23. Rudders ; steering-gear.-In place of the usual fixed fin-like planes attached to submarine boats, which tend to keep the boat with its head in the direction of the durrent, planes are provided which are pivoted on an axis behind their centre of pressure and are automatically controlled by springs. The planes may also be under the control of the operator to steer the vessel. In one form, Fig. 2, the plane 2 is pivoted at its centre which is behind the centre of pressure for ordinary inclinations of the path of the vessel. The forward end of the plane is connected by springs 6, 7 to the frame 4. In operation, assuming the direction of the resultant current is at an angle with the direction of motion of the vessel, the pressure of the water causes the inclination of the plane to be increased against the action of the springs. The outer ends of the springs 6, 7 may be attached to cords by which the plane may be adjusted for steering. Multiple planes may be used connected together at their forward end by rods 25, Fig. 10. The central plane 2<11> is connected by a spring 6 to a fixed stop 26 and by a spring 7 to a single adjusting-cord 28. For submarine boats having both front and rear planes, the front plane 22, Fig. 12, is pivoted near its forward end. The front and rear planes 22, 2 are controlled by springs, and are provided with cords for manually adjusting the planes. When the vessel is travelling either forwards or rearwards in a direction inclined to the current, the rear plane moves to increase its angle with the current, while the front plane tends to set itself in line with the current. The planes 2, Fig. 6, may be arranged on a shaft 3 provided with arms 5 to which one end of the springs is attached. The other end of the springs may be connected to a toothed sector 15, Fig. 8, which is adjusted by worm-gear from the wheel 18.
Patent GB-190909485-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with the Water Lutes of Gasholders.
Inventor: WRIGHT HUGH FRANCIS
IPC: F17B1/007
Filed: 1909-04-21
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 9485. Wright, H. F. April 21. Holders.-An overflow for the water lute between two adjacent lifts A, B of a telescopic gas-holder, comprises an opening b in the side of the upper lift, at the level for overflow, communicating with a descending tube c, the lower end of which is in communication with an ascending tube having its upper end open and at a lower level than the openng b, to allow overflowing water to fall into the tank of the gasholder.
Patent GB-190909571-A (GB)
Title: Machine for Utilising the Kinetic Energy Generated by Centrifugal Force for the Supply of Power.
Inventor: MAUDE FREDERIC NATUSCH
IPC: F03G7/10
Filed: 1909-04-22
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 9571. Maude, F. N. April 22. Heating water &c.-Heat is generated by flinging water-spray, sand grains, small pellets, or the like centrifugally from the circumference of a rotating table B against the surface E it is desired to heat. The water, sand, &c. is supplied to the table through a hollow shaft A supporting it. The table is rotated by an electric motor C, and is shown mounted in a locomotive fire-box.
Patent GB-190913153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Oscillating Distributing-valves.
Inventor: HUTCHINGS JOHN
Filed: 1908-08-01
Granted: 1909-07-29
Abstract: 13,153. Hutchings, J. Aug. 1, 1908. Tappet gears; oscillating valves; arrangement and disposition of valves.-Relates to an oscillating distributing-valve and valve-gear such as are described in Specification 16,316/08, which are shown as applied to a double-acting compound steam-engine. The valve comprises two conical plugs 10, 11 controlling the high and low pressure fluids respectively. The plug 10 is formed with a part-circumferential admission port 12 and a combined lateral and axial exhaust port 13, which communicates with a combined axial and circumferential admission port 14 in the plug 11. The plug 11 has also a combined lateral and axial exhaust port 15. In operation, fluid enters the valve-chest at 19 and passes by way of the port 12 to the admission port of the high-pressure cylinder v. At the same time, fluid is exhausting through the passage r and the port 13 of the plug 10 to the admission port 14 of the plug 11, and thence to the admission passage 20 of the low-pressure cylinder w. The valve-operating mechanism comprises a pair of bars a, Fig. 2, connected by a bridge-piece a<1> and reciprocated by the engagement of the high-pressure piston with lugs c, d. An arm m, keyed or otherwise secured on the valve spindle, is jointed to a cylinder k sliding in a cylinder j under the control of a spring l, which may be adjusted by means of a screw cap on the cylinder j. In action, by means of one or other of the pins e on the yoke a' engaging the pivoted arm g, the links k, m are brought into alinement against the action of the spring l. As soon as the straight line position is exceeded, the spring reacts, causing a quick reversal of the valve.
Patent GB-190918580-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Burner for Petroleum and the like.
Inventor: LINLEY ARTHUR VICKERS
IPC: F23D3/00
Filed: 1909-08-12
Granted: 1910-08-04
Abstract: 18,580. Linley, A. V., Owensmith, W. H., and Edwards, J. Aug. 12. Wick burners, solid-flame; wick-locking devices.- A wick burner has the vapour chamber A into which the wick-tube projects of a bulbous form, its portion of largest diameter being at about the level of the wick tube. The botton D is internally curved to collect the condensed vapour and return it to the wick through the perforations, slots, or notches in the wick-tube. The upper part of the vapour chamber may be of metal, and the lower part of earthenware or other non-conducting material. Air holes N may be provided, and the top G may be notched as described in Specification 6934/04. The winding-shaft is provided with a spring for securing it in the desired position, Fig. 7 showing one example.
Patent GB-190920335-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Shelter Sheets for Sheep.
Inventor: CRERAR ALEXANDER
IPC: E04H17/18
Filed: 1909-09-06
Granted: 1910-05-26
Abstract: 20,335. Crerar, A. Sept. 6. Shelter sheets for sheep &c. are formed of a length of canvas or equivalent material 1 secured to stakes 4 by lengths of cord 3. The cord passes through loops, rings, hooks, or eyelets formed on or in the sheet, and is turned or twisted around each stake.
Patent GB-190920922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Photographic Recording Apparatus for Galvanometers, Oscillographs and the like.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
IPC: G01R13/04
Filed: 1909-09-13
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 20,922. Justice, P. M., [Kunsch & Jaeger Ges.]. Sept. 13. Photographic recorders.-The movements of the stretched wire of a galvanometer or oscillograph are recorded photographically by an image of the wire being projected on a sensitized strip, and a two-part mirror is placed in an inclined position in the path of the image to throw part of the image on a screen to be viewed directly. The galvanometer wire a is stretched in a magnetic field, and an image is projected by the lamp g through the lens o on to the strip s. Part of the image is thrown on the screen n by the mirror m.
Patent GB-190921207-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fastening for Uniform and other Boxes.
IPC: B65D45/24
Filed: 1909-09-16
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 21,207. Wilson & Sons, R. & W., and Clarke, C. Sept. 16. Hasp fastenings. - Air-tight boxes &c. are fastened by a hasp c hinged to a sliding plate c<1>, which is provided with projections c<5> embracing an eccentric e operable by a handle e<2>, so that, by turning down the handle, the hasp, by means of a staple d, draws the lid tightly on to its india-rubber or like seating a<3>. A spring f bears on the eccentric to hold it in the raised or lowered position. The eccentric may be in one piece with the operating-handle and spindle, or the parts may be made separately, and secured by well-known means. The eccentric may also have its bearing faces for the spring f flattened. The staple d is provided with a hole for padlocking, and may be notched to prevent disengagement from the hasp when the padlock is removed.
Patent GB-190921469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Protecting Devices for Wheel Tyres.
Inventor: RODNEY ROBERT WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: B60C27/16
Filed: 1909-09-20
Granted: 1910-03-03
Abstract: 21,469. Rodney, R. W. H., and Edwards, R. D. Sept. 20. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces. - A sectional or continuous band B of flexible metal is secured on the tyre by side straps C, riveted or unattached thereto, which have slotted ends c<1> engaging over the ends d<1> of pins or bolts secured to the felloes, and the straps are kept in position on the pins or bolts by annular plates E secured thereto by cottars d<2> or by nuts. Non-skid studs may be provided on a thin metal band placed inside the band B, so that the studs project through holes in the band B and in the straps C.
Patent GB-190926911-A (GB)
Title: Device for Production of Three Colour Screens for Colour Photography.
Inventor: KRAYN ROBERT
IPC: G03C7/06
Filed: 1909-11-19
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 26,911. Krayn, R. Nov. 20, 19U8, [Convention date]. Colour photography, screens for.-In the preparation of three-colour screens a layer of gelatine is coated with a fatty composition to protect parts of the screen which are not to be coloured by the immediate application of colour, by printing lines, dots, or other pattern figures. The surface is then dipped into a red dye solution, such as Cinnabar Scarlet G, and afterwards treated with a liquid which will both tan the gelatine and mordant the dye, such as ferric chloride. The protecting coating is removed by turpentine, and a second protecting coating similarly applied to protect parts of the uncoloured surface from being coloured with a second blue colour, such as methyl-blue, which will not affect the already coloured and mordanted parts. The protecting coating is again removed, and the gelatine treated with ferric chloride to fix the second colour. The gelatine is then coloured with a third colour (such as a mixture of Patent-Blue A, and Yellow-E of the Huchster Colour Works), which will not affect the gelatine already coloured.
Patent GB-190929431-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Making Autotypes.
Inventor: RENNIE WILLIAM GERRARD
IPC: G03F5/04
Filed: 1909-12-16
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 29,431. Rennie, W. G. Dec. 16. Photo - mechanical printing - surfaces.-Relates to apparatus for use in making autotypes which provides for changing the angle of incidence and also the direction of light in printing the negative and screen. The copying-frame a, holding the screen c, the negative or positive of the original i, and the sensitive plate d is mounted on a framework f and is rotatable about a central axis b. The frame f is mounted on a base p and can be oscillated about a point o by means of worm and sector gearing q, r. The frame is positioned so that the direction of the illumination coincides with the axis b, and, in printing, the frame is rotated and is also oscillated about the pivot o. Alternatively the frame may have a circular periphery and rotate in a circular bearing or on friction rollers. Various forms of dots are obtained by a continuous rotation and lineal motion, or by intermittent or periodic motion. Specifications 8043/92 and 15,626/08, are referred to.
Patent GB-190929477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Fastenings for Sliding Doors.
Inventor: ADAMS ROBERT
IPC: E05B65/14
Filed: 1909-12-16
Granted: 1910-11-24
Abstract: 29,477. Adams, R. Dec. 16. [Cognate Application, 6491/10.] Fastenings for sliding doors.-On a railwaywagon door, the fastenings are so arranged that two men are necessary to operate them, and for this purpose are placed wide apart on the door and are provided with complex handle movements. Catches, gravity.-In the form shown in Figs. 3 and 5, the front of the door is provided with a gravity catch i adapted to engage a socket k on the frame, and the back of the door has a pawl f adapted to drop behind a bracket f<1> on the frame. The handle for operating the pawl has a follower g which lies normally out of the plane of the pawl, but which can be pushed in against the action of a spring when it is desired to operate the pawl. The follower also operates a slide h, in a slot h<1> of which a lug f<3> on the pawl engages, and which prevents the pawl from being actuated except by the handle. The catch i carries a locking-bar l, which normally prevents the disengagement of the catch. The lever m<3>, when operated by the follower m, first disengages the bar l by means of a pin l<2> on the bar engaging a slot in the lever, and then operates the catch. The follower m has to be pressed in against the action of a spring before engaging the lever m<3>. In a modified form, the catch and the pawl are adapted to be simultaneously operated by means of connecting-links n<1>, it still being necessary however to operate both handles to release the locking-mechanisms h, l. The sliding door may be fastened by two fasteners of the catch type, or by two of the pawl type. Latches, sliding; striking-plates.-In another form, shown in Fig. 6, the sliding door is secured by means of sliding latches, one, r, mounted on the frame c and engaging a hasp v on the opening edge of the door, and the other, o, mounted on the back end of the door and engaging a striking-plate w on the frame. Each latch bolt is operated by a follower, which has first to be pressed into engagement therewith and then turned. The striking-plate w is provided with a guard-plate p, which, under the action of a spring p<1>, engages the latch casing and prevents a knife from being inserted to hold back the latch o while the other latch r is operated. The guard-plate is bevelled in both directions to allow the passage of the latch casing in opening and closing the door.
Patent GB-190929895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Subaqueous Audible Signalling Apparatus.
Inventor: DAVISON SIDNEY MITCHEL
IPC: G01S1/72
Filed: 1909-12-21
Granted: 1910-12-21
Abstract: 29,895. Davison, S. M. Dec. 21. Subaqueous sound signals. - The submerged instruments carried by a ship for propagating and receiving audible signals are sound-insulated from the interior of the ship by means of jacketing-spaces from which the air is exhausted. Fig. 3 shows an electrically-operated signal bell 18 in a casing which is sound-insulated by an evacuated jacket 17, and Fig. 4 shows a suspended microphone insulated in the same way. The casings containing the signalling-instruments may be open to the external water or may be filled with liquid. The walls of the insulating enclosure may be of rubber reinforced with embedded metal. The receiving-microphones are provided with metal casings 31, Fig. 4, which may be suspended or supported by rubber rings or attached direct to the skin of the ship, and a concentrating-funnel may be employed. Electrical receiving - arrangements may be dispensed with, two insulated hearing- tubes 34, Fig. 6, being led from opposite sides of the ship to a chamber 37. This arrangement serves for locating the direction of the sound The tubes 34 are insulated from their jackets by reinforced rubber rings. Specification 29,498/09 is referred to.
Patent GB-191000378-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Optical Projection Apparatus.
Inventor: SAUVAGE FERNAND
IPC: G09F19/18
Filed: 1910-01-06
Granted: 1911-01-06
Abstract: 378. Sauvage, F. Jan. 6. Optical apparatus for projecting aerial images. - Projection apparatus of the "Phantom Bouquet " type is applied to advertising purposes. A brightly illuminated panel 2 carrying the advertisement to be projected is combined with a convergent optical system such as a concave mirror 3 or a convergent lens 5 adapted to give a real image 4 of the advertisement in space without the use of a screen. The mirror or lens may be oscillated by clock-work to cause the image to move so as to attract attention.
Patent GB-191002985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Vapourising Oil and the like.
Inventor: PEACEY WILLIAM HOWELL
Filed: 1910-02-07
Granted: 1911-02-07
Abstract: 2985. Peacey, W. H. Feb. 7. Vaporizing-apparatus.-The filling-material of a vaporizer for internal - combustion engines consists of interlaced lengths of metal, such as chain. The vaporized fuel passes down a central pipe E, and is in part burned at the nozzles G which are so placed that the flames strike the conical walls of the vaporizer and supply the heat necessary for vaporization. A conduit is led from the socket F to the inlet of the explosion engine. A perforated dished plate H may be added. The walls of the vaporizer may be provided with ribs J.
Patent GB-191004993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Pan Lids.
Inventor: DAKIN BERTRAM ALEXANDER
IPC: A47J45/08
Filed: 1910-02-28
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 4993. Dakin, B. A. Feb. 28. [Cognate Application, 9734/10.]. Holding and picking- up tools.-A device for removing the lids of saucepans, kettles, &c. consists of a wood, papier mÔchÚ, or like handle A with a spring clip E at one end adapted to spring over the lid handle.
Patent GB-191008842-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Grilling, Toasting and other Cooking Purposes.
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 1910-04-12
Granted: 1911-03-16
Abstract: 8842. James, T. April 12. Supports for articles to be heated.-An appliance for supporting over a fire-grate a frying - pan, grill, toast hanger, &c. consists of a single column a, Fig. 2, with grooves d on its sides. The handles of the frying- pan, grill, &c. are formed with keyholelike slots f, g, Fig. 3, the part f of which may be passed down the column a and the part g engaged with the groove d. In a wire support, Fig. 4, for a meat hanger, the slot g' is long enough to enable the hanger to be adjusted laterally towards or from the fire.
Patent GB-191010553-A (GB)
Title: Improved System of Engine Ploughing.
Inventor: GIBAS FRANZ
IPC: A01B3/68
Filed: 1910-04-29
Granted: 1911-01-26
Abstract: 10,553. GibÓs, F. April 29. Steam and other power cultivation of land.-Relates to a system of cultivation in which two engines are arranged so that each assists simultaneously in the forward propulsion of the plough or other implement. In Fig. 1, E represents the plough and B, J the two engines, which may have a steam, oil, or other motor. Each engine is fitted with two winding-drums j<1>, j<2> and b<1>, b<2>, and also with a loose pulley c, d respectively. The ropes are wound upon the drums and pulleys, and travel in the directions of the arrow-heads shown. The Specification states that the system is characterized by the arrangement that the engine drums effecting the haulage are placed diagonally opposite each other.
Patent GB-191011754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Aerial Navigation.
Inventor: GEOGHEGAN EDWARD ARTHUR
IPC: B64C27/04
Filed: 1909-05-11
Granted: 1910-08-11
Abstract: 11,754. Geoghegan, E. A., and Irvine, G. M. L. Moore-. May 11. Drawings to Specification. Starting. - The screw propeller or other lifting-means is mounted so as to be capable of sliding longitudinally upon its bearing- surface, so that when first set in motion it has only to move its own weight until it comes into contact with a buffer, when it takes up the weight of the machine. A frame carrying vertically - reciprocating valved planes may be fitted to slide on a vertical frame as described in Specification 11,090/09. The propeller may rotate in a rifled casing, and the general arrangement of the machine is as described in the above-mentioned Specification.
Patent GB-191012403-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Hoods of Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: ARON EUGEN
IPC: B60J7/12
Filed: 1910-05-21
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 12,403. Aron, E. May 21. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Cord-strainers.-A device for tightening the cords securing the hoods of motor-cars in the raised position comprises a drum 5, to which the cord is attached, adapted to rotate on a spindle 1 secured to the car body. The drum is retained in position when the cords have been sufficiently tensioned by sliding it along the spindle so that one or other of a series of holes 9 is engaged by a fixed pin 3. A cover 14, freely mounted in grooves 8, and having an opening for the cord, is provided. The drum may be made self-winding by means of a spring; and a further spring may be inserted between the disk 2 and drum 8, tending to keep the drum free to revolve.
Patent GB-191014103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Process and Apparatus for Casting Beams of Reinforced of Ferro-concrete.
Inventor: BIANCHI ELIA
IPC: B28B7/16
Filed: 1910-06-10
Granted: 1910-12-31
Abstract: 14,103. Bianchi, E. June 10. Moulds for reinforced concrete beams are formed by boards a, Fig. 4, placed edgeways and spaced apart by end pieces b within which are arranged sheet-metal cores d having loose, overlapping ends r, s, Fig. 9, carried by the sides e, f, Fig. 7, and fitted with members t, u, coupled by a rod g, by which the cores may be expanded or contracted. The cores are correctly positioned by means of flanges 2, 3, abutting against the mould sides, and are arranged end to end as shown in Fig. 2, so as to produce a beam consisting of an open trough having closed end walls 4 and a series of equidistant cross webs 5.